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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 555.03 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 555.03 and 354.18 is: 527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 555.03 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/555.03 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 555.03 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 196,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,580.53/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.68

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